Postdoc: Investigation of Climate-smart Agricultural Practices

vor 6 Stunden

Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Agroscope Vollzeit

Agroscope, 80-100%, 8046 Zürich
This Is How You Can Contribute

  • Representing Agroscope in the international EU Horizon Project 'ClimateSmartResearch (CSR)'
  • Coordinating project activity for the validation of innovative climate-smart management practices in agriculture
  • Scientifically evaluating and rating new, innovative, climate-smart management practices for agriculture
  • Carrying out a model-based assessment of the impact and implementation potential of different climate-smart management practices
  • Supporting the development and implementation of the ADAPT Platform (Agroscope Dynamic Agroecosystem Research Platform)
  • Authoring project reports and international scientific publications

This makes you unique

  • University degree with a doctorate in agricultural, environmental or climate sciences (or related discipline)
  • In-depth knowledge of measures relating to greenhouse gas emissions and climate-change adaptation in agriculture
  • Experience in the modelling, life-cycle assessment or inventorying of agricultural emissions
  • A talent for organisation, strong communcation skills and an appetite for working in a large international consortium
  • Very good spoken and written English
  • Knowledge of two official Swiss languages

*In a nutshell*
The EU Horizon Project 'ClimateSmartResearch' (CSR, ) investigates climate-smart practices in agriculture, i.e. measures for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and/or adapting to climate change. Within the project, you'll be coordinating the activities for the validation of innovative (emerging) climate-smart practices. You will be using model-based analyses to evaluate the potential of these practices. In this way, you will support us and the project in the development of relevant principles for the climate-neutral transformation of European agriculture.

*Good food, healthy environment*
Agroscope is the Swiss federal centre of excellence for research in the agriculture and food sector. Its researchers work at a number of sites in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern-Liebefeld (as of 2026: Posieux), Agroscope is attached to the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER.

Our Benefits
Working for Switzerland: We are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good.

Embracing diversity: Thanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives.

Staying healthy at work: We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

Additional Information
The 'Climate and Agriculture' Research Group explores options for reducing agricultural greenhouse-gas emissions from soils and fertilisers and through carbon sinks. The Group investigates the opportunities and risks posed by climate change for plant production and evaluates options for adaptation. It is also responsible for the Swiss Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Inventory.

Agroscope is closed during the Christmas period – no applications will be processed from 20 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.

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